Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R IV

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon Z fc vs Sony A7R IV, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z fc was launched 24 months after the A7R IV making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z fc grades against the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z fc & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z fc enjoys outside dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z fc versus the A7R IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and A7R IV is 79 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z fc and A7R IV.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z fc because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7R IV will render more detail utilizing its extra 40 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z fc will have an advantage in sensor tech.